Renovating a Crumbling Château, a Château Tour - Journey to the Château de Colombe, Ep. 31

[@girlnorthof60]

As a new subscriber today (Canada) I appreciated seeing this tour of the ground floor. What strikes me the most is the comforting warm soul your chateau still has. Love the wonky hand-hewn stairs, odd doors (?) & the evolution of design styles in each room. You hold a true gem in your hands... absolutely lovely 💞

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, Pat! 💕👍

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there. We do have a gem and we promise to be very careful to keep the integrity of the history. Thank you for subscribing and for your wonderful comment. Love the wonky stairs too. Hugs. 😊😊😊

[@aprillanders8018]

I love going through old things left behind. Specially magazines that date to 1900’s. I found 1920’s through the 1945 Poland magazines. Just love going through history!! Love the old photos and frame, beautiful!!! Lots of love from Tennessee!!!

[@nancibishof6462]

That the previous owner's left you such a treasure trove of documentation of the château is truly a gift.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Nanci. Indeed, we are thrilled. I asked them to leave the documents and they had no attachment to them. They will stay with the chateau we hope. Almost like entailed to the building. Great comment. ❤

[@albertpeckham8708]

I used to say' There's nothing wrong that money can't fix"....! I've spent almost 40 years restoring my 19th century home in Missouri. Your restoration will be a labor of love and possibly last a lifetime. Enjoy the journey.

[@lindaallen9721]

I’m also in Missouri, what part of the state are you in? I’m about 35 miles south of Kansas City . Do you have a KZbin or Instagram page showing your progress?

[@brucemathay2337]

I do admire you both. We have done this.Our house, which is a 400 hundred years old. 6 bedroom town house that was un inhabited since WWII. No modern anything in the house. Electric, plumbing etc. It took us 5 years. Good luck to you both.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Oh my dear! Now you took on a project that I am not sure, we would have taken on. I adore you right back! Our last house took us 5 years a well but was functioning, unlike yours. I think it is amazing when we can give our attention to something historic. Thank you for your comment. Hugs

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Wow! What a challenge! Where are you?

[@ibosquez5238]

Where do y'all live? It can't be the US because we're not that old.

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I bet it's stunning now!!

[@amxranthine]

It would be wonderful to make a gallery wall somewhere in the château with all the pictures of the inhabitants, yourself and the dogs included!

[@cgannis2251]

I,ll be here when y’all are!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Yay. Can’t wait. I never get to see the vlog before it is live. I love it because I see what everyone sees. Hugs. 😘🥰😘

[@suecolvin5333]

I am sure you have your own ideas but I would be inclined to eventually display all those lovely framed pictures of the former inhabitants on one feature wall perhaps in the entrance hall. They look a little lonely scattered around the room. Thank you for this lovely tour.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Sue. Not sure, where the left behind ancestors will end up, but I promise, they will be in a lovely place and looking amazing! Glad you enjoyed the tour. 💕💖💕

[@justjane2070]

I did wonder why the family left them behind ?

[@bella151272]

Yes and frame some special documents too.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

@@bella151272 good idea 🥰

[@AnnBowers-yw3yw]

We own property in Mexico and have imported vehicles, well okay tried to, we have spent the last twenty years struggling with the bureaucracy and language barriers. Still love it and have never been sorry.

[@MsSherrydarling]

Thanks for the refresh tour. I hope that you were able to safely move all the documents out of the light. They are so fragile. The magazines would be so much fun to go through😎🇨🇦

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

They are safe in the cabinet where they were for 500 years (1524 are the oldest we found so far). Thank you so much for your concern. We will be very careful. Huge hugs from Colombe. 😊

[@ricklarson392]

Excellent tour of the château. It's amazing all the history the previous owners left for you. Thanks

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Isn’t it fantastic, that they left so much behind? Rick, we were pretty amazed. Hope all is well. Thank you.

[@janegendreau484]

Unbelievable frameable prints!! I wouldn't know where to start!! So exciting, Patrick and Stuart!! Thanks so very much for the wonderful tour!! Loved it!!! USA

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thanks again, Jane! 🥰

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Aren't they amazing. And we have only looked at 2 of them. We will have some nice framed artwork! Love it.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Sorry am Late Watching Dear Patrick and Stuart, but something cropped up. Still better late than never .. I would not miss you two any ways. Nice job on the filling Patrick on the walls etc. You always do a superb job . To see all those documents as well . Loved watching😘😘😘😘

[@lyndaking7519]

Oh my, the grand salon is filled with light and is so elegant! You must add both your portraits as the new owners of the chateau, loving your journey 💙

[@calliegauldsheher7284]

Love you tours. I can’t wait to see the hidden room, trunk reveals, under wall paper reveals and your continued restoration work!!

[@lundworks9901]

Same. Searching the playlist for the breakthrough...

[@hollyrose1505]

I love all the previous residence’s photos. Great to have so many wonderful treasures. I love the château and property. Very peaceful and views that are breathtaking, for this New Yorker! As someone who can’t have a real first, I always hope, one will be left as a true fireplace. There just so romantic, and the smell is divine. Love your channel! I love a library lounge with a stocked bar cart. 🤣🤣 I’d use the magazine covers to wallpaper a wc. Their beautiful. Glad to have found you guys! ♥️🇫🇷🏰 (Emmaus, Brocante gotta find a day bed 🤣🤣)

[@Cenepk101]

I am in LOVE with the kitchen. And the butler’s pantry. I even love the laundry

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there. Kitchen is lovely and I cannot wait to redo without destroying the charm. In any case, it needs to be a kitchen we love. The butlers pantry or linen room is amazing - totally agree. 😘

[@bertocross]

Wow, what a journey! I have binge watched and liked (loved) the previous 14 episodes; selling the house and Stuart's Jeep, packing, planning, more packing, dog vlog and dog drama at the airport, the move and now a tour of your Château, which is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see what you do with it. I'm loving Patrick's sense of humour. 🤣

[@rosemaryhoffman4115]

Thank you so much for inviting us over and having a tour of your first floor so much work to be done but with the talent you both have that place is going to be absolutely magnificent I can hardly wait to see the journey as you go along fixing each room. Stay well and enjoy your life and be absolutely happy and focused in achieving your goals in your new home. Bye for now Rosemary, 🌹from Long Beach, California

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello Rosemary. Thank you so much. We are glad you joined that tour. We are thrilled that you have such confidence in our abilities and we will keep with our promise to renovate back to the XVIIth century. OK, with bathrooms and heat but colours and wallpapers that are appropriate. We will continue, some work, every day and love that wonderful people like you are engaged. Hugs 😘😘😘

[@colleencusack7942]

Here at Christmas 2024 looking back on your renovations, the blue room is my favorite and your updated fireplaces, I am in awe of your skills and vision

[@nicolehopkins2189]

I would LOVE to go thru those old documents!😍😍

[@christinagill6332]

I love your chateau. I really love your windows specially how you can have them open but then have a latch on to stop them blowing fully open. Wow if I could read French I'd be straight in your library, I love history omg you are so lucky . Its wonderful that the previous owners have left all those documents about your beautiful new home and those magazines just beautiful ❤. You have lovely views from the every room. The dining room is crying out for a fire place to be put back and yes I agree with you it the paneling does needs to be painted again, the wood isn't uniform in colour is nice , but looks terrible sorry. I'm suprised there isn't a butler's sink in the pantry . Did old French pantrys have a cold stone ? My nans house had one in her pantry, for keeping items cold , before the age of the domestic fridge. You have such a beautiful home thank you for sharing with us your journey. I cant wait to see what you will do to this beauty, but shes going to look amazing when shes fully restored I'm sure of that.

[@paulettejabbar5661]

La grille de l entrée du château est maintenant superbe c est un travaille d art

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Merci! ❤️

[@magpiesmith971]

Such an intriguing property ❤. I could live in the kitchen wing of the chateau! And your views are so beautiful 😊

[@metalgirl]

Yes, my father in law has a similar saying… “It’s just paper”. It’s good to have a lot of paper when you’re renovating a Château.😝🤣

[@Nopenottoday62]

What great finds in the documents and magazines. I wish I could speak and read French, going through all those documents is exactly what I love to do.

[@gabbyharris2906]

Love the wallpaper in the dining room and the old magazine pictures are stunning, just an amazing Chateau can’t wait to see the renovations in the future. You are very unique and talented guys.🤗

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Jennifer. Awesome comment. The entrance needs to be much brighter. Even just taking down the wallpaper was an improvement…. Now that tells us a lot about the paper! The grand salon needs a lot of work and very different colors. The red furniture will move to the blue salon (won’t stay blue). A little light gold touches are a great option. However, your husband is right, it is big of you! 😘😂. I like your ideas and while some people would use deeper and darker colors, I agree, they need to be bright and cheerful. We will be open for volunteers, once we have a suitable bathroom or the farmhouse up and running. Tomorrow, we will go and open a specific bank account for buy me a coffee and Patreon as well. It is humbling and very touching, that there are so many caring people who want to help. For now, please take care and heal up completely and be kind to yourself! Huge hugs from us here at the Château de Colombe. 🥰💗🥰

[@cherylhall8216]

Glad you’re enjoying the fascinating journey around the chateau. Lovely seeing your ground floor in more detail. Can’t wait for the start of your renovation.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Cheryl. It is quite fascinating to explore. So much to find out. This will be our before record. We have started the first renovations but have to make sure, that we do it in the right order. glad you like the tour. Hugs

[@lucdeslauriers1021]

J’aime vraiment découvrir votre chaîne. (Excuse my mistakes) I like so much discover your chain, it’s very interesting. Et vous savez ce que j’apprécie encore plus? And you know what I reel appreciate? Vous avez le don de garder l’âme de ce beau château. You’re gifted and keep what is the most important: Soul of the Château de Colombe. La bibliothèque est très impressionnante! Bibliothèque is very impressive. My God! It’s unique. Et savez-vous ce que je pense? Vous aimez le Château et le Château vous aime. Vous respectez les moindres détails et tout le travail est impeccable. Ok I try to translate and I am scare of my fault! Ok Go! Do you know what I think? You love le Château and le Château loves you too. Il n’y a pas de pièce où je me sent mal.Vous donnez une grande ambiance de paix à ce Château. I can not find one piece who is scaring, creepy, gosth, No,you give to this beautiful strong feeling of peace and joy in every piece. And so far I am far in north Québec, I am happy to watch every video. A last word: Why not a harpsichord or virginal in the grand salon?

[@lundworks9901]

I like the fireplace in the China room because teperature deviations cause porcelain to fracture, such as the cup rim circle of saucers.

[@marysmithson8890]

Looking forward to seeing the restoration. It will be beautiful. The wallpaper is interesting! There were a lot happy singing birds outside of your windows 😊

[@vickyhennegan9597]

How did I never notice that amazing steel entrance gate before. I love it so much, very classic chateau

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

The gates are lovely. Not original but more than 100 years old. We need an expert to re-fit the front gates because the stone deteriorated and we cannot open them. Can't wait to see them opening again! 🥰🥰

[@angelavorhees5946]

Looks like a fun episode. The documents and the trunks in the attic plus the hidden door are enticing teasers. 😉

[@AvaT42]

I think so too. Would be fascinating to look at those medieval documents, such a privelige! and the old magazines, I mean wow! 1912!! I could spend all day looking through them lol

[@staciamartin923]

As I watch this I’ll probably comment more. Your dining room!! What about paint on the wood and fabric insets . I see your table is chipped some wood filler and coordinating paint. What a privilege to restore. Can I suggest some archival gloves when handling your documents. Oh how I wish I could come help you restore. Unfortunately a car accident has damaged my health but The Chateau channels are part healing. I am so happy for you two strangers as if you were old friends.

[@laurieedeburn2449]

in the good ole summertime....

[@chefMags]

I'm at work sneaking around with my phone. Not wanting to miss this.

[@mystrength5640]

🤣🤣🤣🤣., Don’t get caught! Je🦋😂 I’m sitting in the dark,we have power shedding, no power! Coz our Sad new country of 27 yrs. Has not kept up our Electricity needs!, a lot of money has been squandered…. Soo we have Daily power cuts in Johannesburg. South Africa. Jenny 🇿🇦🙄😳🙏🏻🐞😢🦓🦒

[@juliamcgrath3364]

Haha!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I love it. Sorry I’m so late responding. 😳. 🤣😂🤣

[@joannecalcutt6724]

Love you guys. I am so excited for this journey you’ll be taking us on. Agree on getting an expert on the electrical, out with all the old. Safety is not a worry you want. I would not be able to look at any of the old documents. That’s a rabbit hole I would disappear in and I’d never get anything done. How truly amazing to have that. Keep up the good work and best wishes from SC.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello there Joanne. Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, we do allow ourselves to look at the documents later in the evening, so we know we have to stop and go to bed..... We are so very lucky to have the documents. 😂 We are so lucky to have an expert electrician. that and some plumbing need to be done by a professional. Be safe and we will be back next week! Hugs 🥰

[@lyonspainter]

Just watching again.....(cos I felt like it)

[@rnggall9640]

See the view and hear it too! lovely bird song!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Isn’t it amazing? It’s almost 9PM here and birds are singing all around us.

[@sandywallace218]

Excellent tour and very thorough with the detail, and my goodness you have a lot of restoration work to do. Such a old building to bring back to life again, and lucky us we get to go along with you on the journey yeah.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Sandy. Thank you. It is quite a large place and a lot of work. Going to amazing to see every room slowly being done. We are glad to have you on the journey with us! 🥰😘🥰

[@juliamcgrath3364]

Excited to be here for this, not usually free to indulge in you tube at this time of day, 0621 here.

[@nadeansimmons226]

Me too. Usually have to wait until I get home in the evening.

[@suzzane.notsusan.1078]

I love that sink

[@johnfolds5087]

You are so right not to rush in deciding on the smaller jobs, enough to do with the important ones. Michele.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Michele. Thank you so much. Very much appreciated! 💗🌹

[@chrismaraccini8108]

That is a chateau filled with treasure.

[@michaelstackwick7462]

If you were to think we couldn't hear the ice clinking in someone's cocktail, you would be wrong. LoL! Another fun episode - merci beaucoup und vielen dank!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hallo Michael. 😂. It was actually rosé with ice. I noticed that toward the end it was really loud 😮. Glad you liked the episode . It was very detailed but I think most people liked that. Thanks for a fun comment, made me laugh at 6:30 in the morning. 😂

[@michaelstackwick7462]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 😉

[@ritaqualter9607]

Awesome job on the pillars Patrick! And perfect choice of music!

[@inabates8919]

Hewn is the word your looking for. Love the old crockery hutch. It’s actually a cosy kitchen, can’t wait for you to start making your mark on your new home.

[@Wanderful1]

Absolutely beautiful chateau. Chartreuse would be a great colour somewhere!!

[@lotusdolphin]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe the second salon the blue salon with the alcove in it originally would’ve been a bedroom. And the hidden door was so that you could discreetly put on your nightgown and slide in to the sheets before your husband would see you. If history serves me right. The château is amazing. I love the first real salon. I really like the color the lighter faded color. All the documents that have been saved are phenomenal! How fortunate you are to have them all. I love all the magazines so incredible. How exciting to literally peel back the layers of all the château’ secrets. I’d love the Butler’s pantry. The kitchen is enchanting! Love the kitchen table and all of the furniture! Very smart to get an actual electrician in to assess and fix now. I can’t believe how much you guys have gotten done actually. I am not sure whether it was in the grand salon do you have two mirrors that are right across from each other? I don’t know if you believe in the paranormal or not, but that’s a definite way to open up a portal that you really don’t want! I caution you to have two mirrors in any room right across from each other. U2 are so delightful to watch! I was telling someone else that I’m not very happy with KZbin right now because I’m not getting notifications which is frustrating. I don’t know why. I am subscribed. I wish you both well and have a smooth week and look forward to touching bases again. Sending love from California😎🤟🏻💜🇺🇸

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there. It might have been a bedroom or a withdrawing room with a day bed (all that to take a nap!) ? We are truly fortunate to have documents spanning 500 years….. 😳👍🏻. I agree with the magazines and pantry. And the potential we have is amazing. We have two rooms with 2 mirrors. One is the pink salon and the other is the huge bedroom. I read that since they are not opposite from each other, it’s not a problem. Thank you so much for watching and your great comment. Hugs.

[@lotusdolphin]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Patrick I’m so glad that the mirrors are not across from each other. Just watching out for your safety. Didn’t know if you knew that.

[@lotusdolphin]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Wow they really took their naps seriously! Lol

[@Cenepk101]

Dining room is fabulous…. It’s all fabulous. Treasure trove of art in the old volumes. I’d be decorating & enjoying those rooms until you get to them. You have the rest of your lives to get it all perfect. It’s enjoyable as it is.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Spot on. It will be a while till we get there do we will be living in them till then. We love the dining room. We’ll have our birthday dinner there in 3 weeks. Can’t wait. 😘

[@sidrashirazi2458]

Oh super excited for this ❤️❤️❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello Sidra. Hope all is well. Looking forward to your comments during the premiere. I know you have a good eye for details. See you tomorrow. 🎉

[@motogp2008champion]

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. 🥰😘🥰

[@corricatt]

Wow! how did I not see this a year ago? (I did move from Ft. Lauderdale to Tampa, so that could be why) But OMGosh! what a humongous difference in one year!!!!

[@user-qz5dq8kn4p]

The dinning room would be beautiful in French blue and white would be so beautiful 🥰

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

And that is what it is going to be. What shade of blue precisely, we’ll see. Love that you have the same vision. Thank you!

[@user-qz5dq8kn4p]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 oh your most welcome I painted the stairwell going to the second floor a French country blue and I painted all of the baseboards around the stairs Arctic white as well as the framed art on the walls the whole stairwell looks like a piece of Wedgwood the cameo so beautiful and then the stairwell going to my cellar I painted a castle gray it’s almost like a mix of a light Heather gray and a light slate color I did the same with the same white I free hand strips half way down the wall to the baseboards and I did a solid strip at the top to make it look like it was wallpaper

[@rebeccacaron8982]

Hello from Aberdeen WA USA

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Rebecca. Hello to you in Aberdeen WA from us at the Château de Colombe. Hugs. 💖

[@lbuffc]

Grande Salon needs a magnificent chandelier!! The blue salon looks like it was once a bedroom and the decency door was for the spouse to come thru.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Leslie. We have started to look for a chandelier but that has time till the room is renovated. Of course, if the right chandelier comes along…….. 😉. The blue room might have been a withdrawing room. Daybed behind curtains and access to the WC. We’ll use it as such. In any case, love the comment and hugs from us at the Château de Colombe

[@kimberlyearly8918]

What's a withdrawing room? I'm in America and have never heard of it.

[@lbuffc]

@@kimberlyearly8918 What is the difference between a drawing room and a withdrawing room? Families kept their best furniture and works of art in the parlour. A Drawing Room was a room where visitors may be entertained and came from the term of Withdrawing Room, to which somebody could withdraw for more privacy.

[@jfs59nj]

I have one of those pesky work meetings but I’m wishing you well!

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, John! 🥰

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I will say one thing: work can ruin your day! 🤪😳. However, it’s what we need to do. If you come visit one day, no work meetings allowed! 🤣. Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the tour when you can watch it. Hugs my firend

[@ninianmacmillan-keith7435]

You have a sleeping beauty. Stefanie has great style and taste and you could not go wrong taking her tips

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Yes she has. So do we. Thank you.

[@barbnemitz6923]

That was so lovely. I hardly moved in my chair. Love the grand salon. The woodwork, doors, and crown molding are just fantastic. Down the road, you will definitely have to have your pictures taken, and added to the portrait gallery, perhaps in period costume, sepia tone, and tinted. Thank you for the tour, I think all of your plans are so thoughtful and in keeping with the age of the chateau. Oh, and that kitchen table. It will definitely be a gathering place. I could just go on and on.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, Barb! I think we would like painted portraits of ourselves for the chateau. Thank you for watching! 💕

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello darling Barb. So happy you enjoyed the video. And the interiors. It is a fun idea to get our portraits taken. Yes to period costumes. That is a great idea. Thank you so much. The kitchen table is so inviting and we are glad we bought it. We hope for relaxed lunches and dinners with family, friends and volunteers around it. This is just wonderful here. Our best wishes and huge hugs fro the Château de Colombe. 😘💕😘

[@kimberlyearly8918]

It's nice that you will be having volunteers like Stephanie does. It must be such a relief for her and also good company.

[@johnje4285]

I love your Château , it is grand but also homely.

[@Cottonstatecountry]

This was so good!! Documented “before”s for all of your future projects, plus gave all of us a concise orientation of the ground floor. You two are adorable together and I love how you look at each other to find your words. ❤️ Can’t wait for next week! I’m ready to come over and start planting your flower gardens. Let me know when you’re ready for me! 🤣 Love to you both from good ol’ south Alabama. Christi.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Christi. 😍 So glad you liked the episode. Stuart insisted on me not doing any more interior work so we have the before, as you said. We were asked, why we didn’t buy a larger chateau……. Seeing this project that is also our home, I think we are lucky to not have a bigger job to tackle. I wish we were ready to even plan the garden. 😂😉😂. But once there, you are more than welcome to dig in. Hugs to you and stay cool! 😘🥰😘

[@rhondadean5455]

I could spend days sorting and looking thru those magazines. I know they've stayed intact over 100 yrs along with over 300 yrs docu s but it would be great to get them all in a controlled cool environment. Love this show.

[@zander8018]

The salon is in a state of ELEGANT DECAY...

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

It is, isn’t it. I like it but we will ultimately redo it…. 😳😩👍🏻

[@treenaspencer3710]

Well, what can I say that as already been said, my goodness such a lot of work to be done, but will be done with lots of love and lots of frustration. Take care.love and hugs to you both.☺️🔧🔨📝📏🖌️✂️ ,

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you so much, Treena!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Treena. We don’t fear the work and yes, it’s a lot of work but as you said, we’ll do it with love and diligence. Oh yes, a lot of frustration. 🤣. Hugging you right back from the Chateau de Colombe 💕

[@laurenstrayer800]

I cannot imagine these lovely chateaus being lost forever. So I am very pleased people like yourselves are dedicated to restoring and bringing back the grandeur of such amazing buildings. Top that with sharing so much of yourselves with the public. Huge Kudos!

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Lauren. We are glad that you like us sharing our story. We are dedicated to bringing her back and we really appreciate the support of wonderful people like you! Thanks from the Château de Colombe.

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

Wonderful to watch the tour of the other chateau. Love the chandelier. ❤

[@anabelavandenheuvel480]

The colours are so good and bright because they were kept inside the cupboard.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

👍

[@IreneSonni]

Love the gold carvings above the alcove in the blue salon. The Chateau is wonderful, there is lots of work, but it has “good bones”. I am so excited to follow along and see what you make of it. You both have such great taste, and believe in keeping the integrity and history of the chateau, so this labour of love will be a pleasure to watch. ❤️🥰❤️🥰

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you very much, Irene! ❤️🥰

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello there dear Irene. Thank you so much. The carving will be re-gilded by me. I agree, they are lovely. Someone painted them gold likely because the old building was not perfect. Wish they didn't' touch it. The chateau has great bones and yes, there will be a lot of work over some years but as you said, labor of love and a passion. We will stay true to the history. No windows in the front or back doors....... Even though if that would be some wonderful light and views. Hugs to you and be safe and happy! 😘😘😘🥰🥰 😃

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

What a treasure house! The magazines alone! I have Australian magazines (Home Beautiful and Vogue Living primarily) dating back to the 1990s. I badly need the space, but I cannot bring myself to let them go. The giddy excitement of reading your amazing magazines would send me into delirium! The history in those pages, casual unnoticed history that is largely ignored by the official history books! Wonderful objects! Thank you for the video!

[@albertpeckham8708]

In the dining room I adore the radiator with the warming oven. The one in my home was removed in the early 20th century. You are so fortunate to have one!

[@helengrunow5094]

That cupboard full of documents is an archivists dream! What a treasure your chateau is! Gentlemen,with your skills,good taste and knowledge,its going to be a wonderful home. Thankyou & Cheers!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Helen. We are truly thrilled with all the documents. They are organized already. How nice! We have a pretty clear vision of what we want without restricting ourselves. What a nice comment. 😘😘

[@geraldinemitchell93]

I would put the hardware in a crockpot and give them a good soak. The paint comes off very nicely.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Yes, we have heard of this method. We had to buy all new appliances moving to France, so we don't have an old crockpot to try this out. Thanks!

[@janinebertman4167]

Thank you for the tour. It really helps to understand how the chateau is laid out.

[@nancymayol8263]

Regarding the antique magazines: you could consider going through them and selecting your favorites. Other magazines could be donated or even sold in your future Chateau store where villagers or guests could purchase as a momento reminding them of their stay.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

What a great idea. Thank you so much! ❤❤❤

[@sidneylawson7767]

Thank you. That was fascinating. Cheering you on. It will be lovely I know.

[@angelapa9513]

Can’t wait ❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

❤❤❤

[@bella151272]

All the imperfections are actually quite perfect 😘 I’m from Australia and my country was not even discovered when your chateau was built! I also love that I can hear your drink with its ice cubes while you film! Totally living your best life darlings. So jealous 🥰 oh and I’m imagining the old owner living there like grey gardens style 😉

[@norcal0076]

That was my favorite paint color for the entry💥💥

[@rosebudame]

YAY I’ve finally caught up and how fitting that’s it’s on your Château tour vlog! Your vlogs have given me so much pleasure- thanks guys. Keep up your fantastic work. 😘😘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Just found this comment from you. Made me happy❤

[@rosebudame]

Patrick & Stuart. 💜🤗😘😘

[@seaview9948]

I love the birdsong that you have each time you open the windows!

[@bella151272]

Those old documents look fascinating. Please put them somewhere safe and frame some of the special ones.

[@normamurray4450]

I'm finally getting the chance to see your most interesting vlog a few days after it aired and I'm happy! Again, you've entertained me, this time, with the tour of your absolutely gorgeous chateau!!! I love the lay out and when you opened the window to show the gate and the birds were singing....lovely!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Norma. What a lovely comment. Indeed, we wake up around 5:30 in the morning and hear the birds and it goes all day long. Just wonderful. So happy you like the chateau. We enjoy the layout as well. Very practical and that we have 3 staircases is great too. Hugs from us at the Château de Colombe ❤

[@loom1c]

That cupboard is beautiful the way it is. I wouldn't mess with it at all. And that cement floor (that we have to do something with) could be painted with a pattern that resembles other floors. The quarter sawn wood is beautiful.

[@jorgelinavergara4007]

Precious precious precious lll how much fun I have with you! Beautifully shown and explained!!! guys how much work ahead !!, Are you going to get help.?? Thank you for making us part of this. A big hug!

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, Jorgelina! 😀 yes, there are things that we will need help with.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there. Yes, we will need help with some projects. Only so much the two of us alone can do. Great question. Thank you.

[@chrismaraccini8108]

Some of the pictures seem a little haunting, but what a wonderful thing that they left so much for you. Love the furniture in there.

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Thank you for the tour of the ground floor. What a gem you have bought! Lots of hard work ahead but what a setting and I love your ideas for renovation! Hope you get your van on the road soon!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Jennifer. Thank you so much. Plenty of ideas. And we do agree with your statement, that this is a gem. Joust waiting to be revived. As for the van…. Me too 😳😁😳

[@walterpfannschmidt8449]

It seems that you two have been working and researching like hell to make the propriété already somewhat presentable. Kudos to you...

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Walter. That is such a kind comment. Yes we did and I love that you realised that! Thank you so much!!! We have to prioritise projects, so we do not stretch ourselves too much. Greeting from Colombe

[@walterpfannschmidt8449]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 You still have to live and enjoy France especially the food and wines.... You make me think of a Dutch expression: Living like God in France (Leven als God in Frankrijk)

[@ldfm-z5r]

My impression is the blue salon was at one time a bedroom and the alcove was where a bed would have been. The door into the alcove is there so it would be easier for the servants to make the bed.

[@donnapacholuk6719]

I wish I was younger and more able . I love you two and would come over and help you. After seeing it, I'm sure I would have a lot of ideas. Good luck to you both.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Donna. We’d love to have your help. But you are helping with great and uplifting comments! 😘

[@susanwells1113]

Love you guys, you are so much fun! You have away about you that’s like you are old friends🤗. See you next week😘. 🇨🇦❤️

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, susan!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Susan. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Made me smile. See you next week! Hugs from us here are the Chateau de Colombe. 🥰💖🥰

[@joellamartin7973]

I Love the magazines-you are so lucky

[@WLM596]

Congratulations to you both on your beautiful Chateau!!! Watching from Dallas TX

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, Tracy! 😀

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Tracy. Thank you for watching our crazy journey! How is the heat in Dallas? Glad you like the chateau. ❤

[@pennyneal2456]

I actually like the flower wallpaper.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

We do like some of the wallpapers. Unfortunately most are too damaged to be saved.

[@gloriageddes5421]

Beautiful tour. Just reinforced how much I like what I see and. Of course. How much I like you and your dream. Still miss ya though.😢❤

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, Gloria! We miss you too! 💕💕

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello Sweetie. Thank you. Can’t wait for you to see it yourself. Miss you too. Just yesterday I was thinking when we’ll have you over for lunch…….. 😢😘. But we are happy here and the work has just begun. Love you and big hugs from the Château de Colombe. 🥰💖🥰

[@jass412]

the chateau is beautiful , you must be so proud .

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you very much. We are proud and happy too. 😊. All the best from the château de Colombe and thank you for commenting!

[@suepopoff3159]

I enjoyed the tour of your chateau. I live through watching your adventures and renovations! Greetings from 🇨🇦 Canada. I will look forward to watching you two on your adventure, good luck!

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, Sue!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

@@JourneytotheChateau hi Sue. Thank you so much. Glad you enjoy our vlogs. Thank you for your comment. Hugs from us. 😘

[@dawnsheel5385]

You said that the end room with the cream flowered wallpaper was a bedroom but was the "blue" room not also a bedroom at one point in time.. I watch a few of the Chateau channels and in them they say that the rooms with the alcoves in, like the blue room, are where a bed used to be situated, as they also have the "secret" doors in them..I love watching these videos that yourselves and the other Chateau owners post, they are so informative and for you to allow people to follow you in your restoration journey of these beautiful buildings is wonderful. The views that you have from the rooms are amazing, I'm so jealous and wish I too could have a Chateau...good luck to you both and I look forward to more wonderful videos, love from the UK

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you, Dawn! The alcove was probably for a day bed and it had curtains, which is what we are looking to do with it. Thank you for watching! 💕

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Dawn. The blue room might have been a withdrawing room in the 1700s. Alcove and WC to take a nap and relax but not as bedroom. However, no one knows. There are many chateaux with that kind of feature and quite frankly, I love the idea of taking a nap with the curtains closed and being awakened by a lovely cup of tea… 🤣🤪🤣. Those doors were so nice. One didn’t have to see the servants…. 😮. Kidding. We are blessed to have wonderful people like you watching and commenting. Our views are quite stunning. Never had views like this in a place I owned or rented. It’s exciting. It always an option to come and visit one or multiple chateaux without the responsibility. You are always welcome here! Hugs from us at the Château de Colombe

[@christineh5790]

What a lovely and informing tour of the ground floor rooms, thanks so much. It’s been great following your journey from the beginning and I can’t wait to see how you develop each room into a beautiful home. That staircase in the kitchen is a real treasure even if the steps are ‘wonky’. You can see the worn parts of the steps where many feet have walked up and down over the ages! You are so lucky to have all those historical documents left with the Chateau. Those books are another treasure and imagine the thought and care of the people saving them for over a hundred years for future owners to enjoy. I’m no expert but from my experience, I would move all those archives away from the window and protect them from light as the sun will fade the writing and also darken the paper. I have a book case beside a window as you have with that cabinet and I have a dark sheet over the front to keep the spines of the books from fading. With your library bookcase you could even put a covering over the glass on the inside? 😅I always marvel at all the suggestions given in the comments about what you should do and here I am doing just that! Sorry - I couldn’t resist!!😂 (Bye the way, I do love your intro.) 🏰🥰

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you. The documents are in a temporary location. The library stays constantly dark since we have been here. We only opened the shutters for recording the vlog.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. What a great comment. We’d never touch the wonky stairs. It’s what makes them charming and as you said, it’s the history! There is no daylight currently in the library. The documents were piled up after someone literally dumped them in the large cabinet and they stayed there for almost 100 years without any care. One day we will tackle them. Or so,done volunteers to do that. I like most suggestions. Some are quite crossing the line. Lol. I think you know what I am referring to. 😂🤣😂. Love your comment and thank you for being on the journey with us from the start. Hugs from the Chateau de Colombe 😊

[@christineh5790]

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[@bruniduncan7789]

You bought a gorgeous Château. You have great plans to move forward.I will love to watch your progress.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you so much!